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title: "Procurement of a Fostering Allocations Case Management System"
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# Procurement of a Fostering Allocations Case Management System

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dc61a1b-dcc4-451b-9d03-44bce3be958b

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## Summary

The West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the "Procurement of a Fostering Allocations Case Management System" within the services category. The system aims to improve the recording of fostering and adoption data for better practice and service enhancement. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30th June 2023, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2023, lasting until 31st August 2027. The contract value is £313,400 GBP, with a minimum value of £278,400 GBP.

This tender opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the industry-specific software package and database and operating software package sectors would find this opportunity relevant for growth. The geographical location for this project is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The main aim is to create a system to accurately record fostering and adoption processes, track case progression, and improve service quality through detailed reporting.

## Notice

The procurement of a system to be able to accurately record the fostering and adoption processes, track case progression, record fine detail and provide detailed reporting to improve the service and practice. The main aim will be to make the recording of Fostering and Adoption data easier and in turn more accurate leading to better practice and service improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f2b1af-2b1e-4371-82b1-d99f1e903e35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £313,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £278,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL CARE NETWORK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2023 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f2b1af-2b1e-4371-82b1-d99f1e903e35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f2b1af-2b1e-4371-82b1-d99f1e903e35
  29th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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